NJ Regional Volunteers- Bergen

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking volunteers for its Bergen outpatient facility in Montvale, New Jersey. Volunteers help create a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for patients and caregivers. Activities may include greeting visitors, helping them find their way, answering general questions, offering conversation or reading materials, organizing and restocking supplies, providing warm blankets, supporting programs and special events, and helping patients navigate tools such as MSK MyChart.

Volunteers must commit to one three-hour shift per week for at least six months. Available shifts are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–6 p.m., or 4 p.m.–7 p.m.; weekend shifts are not available. This is an unpaid volunteer role. Onboarding averages four to six weeks and includes a virtual interview, reference checks, a background check and drug screen for applicants age 18 or older, and medical clearance. Flu and other required immunizations are at the applicant’s expense. Onboarding must be completed within four to six weeks to remain active in the program; applications with onboarding tasks pending for 30 or more days may be rejected.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Commit to one three-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months.
• Be friendly and dependable, and feel comfortable interacting respectfully and compassionately with patients, families, and staff.
• Former or current MSK patients must be at least one year out of active treatment.
• Complete onboarding within four to six weeks; required steps include a virtual interview, two to three reference checks, and medical clearance, including required flu and other immunizations at the applicant’s expense.
• Applicants age 18 or older must complete a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and caregivers upon arrival.
• Escort visitors to destinations and answer general wayfinding inquiries.
• Engage patients and visitors in friendly conversation or offer reading materials.
• Organize supplies, restock stations, and offer warm blankets.
• Support programs and special events.
• Assist patients with tools such as MSK MyChart.

What This Job Offers

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